Overview

• Citizen Lab's investigation uncovered technical evidence linking Paragon's spyware infrastructure to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
• The spyware, Graphite, was also found to have been used against journalists and activists in Italy, prompting Paragon to suspend its contract with the Italian government.
• Paragon claims to sell its spyware exclusively to democratic governments, but its tools have raised global concerns about surveillance abuses.
• Canadian police forces, including the RCMP and OPP, have previously used spyware in investigations, with limited public awareness and regulatory oversight.
• Graphite's ability to target specific apps rather than entire systems complicates detection and raises questions about accountability.